Special-Needs Financial & Legal Events in Massachusetts

Webinar, September 8th, 2022, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each[...]

Virtual Event, POSTPONED. Please contact the Arc of Massachusetts for further information. The Arc of Massachusetts and its partners recently announced two upcoming nonpartisan Virtual Disability Forums for the Democratic and Republican candidates running for[...]

Boston, State House, September 21st, 2022. The special education community in Massachusetts is gathering to celebrate 50 years of the Commonwealth’s ground-breaking special education law c.766. * They invite you to come hear from special education[...]

Webinar, September 22nd, 2022, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each[...]

Webinar, September 23rd, 2022, with The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). * 2021-2022 Family Engagement Professional Development Opportunities * Family Engagement Coordinators Networking & Professional Development Series. The MA Department of Elementary and[...]

Mondays, 2022, 12 noon. Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state[...]

Webinar, September 29th, 2022, with a MA based law firm. Topics include maximizing government benefits, preserving government benefits via estate planning techniques, financial planning (creating a long- term budget for child, how to efficiently fund[...]

Webinar, October 12th, 2022, with Inclusion Matters, the West Bridgewater, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public.  Inclusion Matters, in partnership with the East Bridgewater SEPAC,  are hosting Dr. Ed Carter, professor of special[...]

Webinar, October 13th, 2022, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each[...]

Webinar, October 14th, 2022, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. Explore how our personal identities and experiences impact our view of the events and people around us and our work. * Participants will[...]

Lexington, MA, October 18th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]

Webinar, October 19th, 2022. Legal decision-making support takes many forms and should always be the least intrusive necessary. It is our responsibility as a community to ensure that disabled voices are heard and choices are[...]

Needham, MA, October 24th, 2022, with Needham Community Education(NCE). Special Needs Financial Planning is planning for two generations. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have[...]

Webinar, October 25th, 2022, with Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Topics include maximizing government benefits, preserving government benefits via estate planning techniques, financial planning (creating a long-term budget for child, how to efficiently fund a special[...]

Lexington, MA, October 25th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]

Webinar, October 25th, with Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN). This support is offered across the sibling’s lifespan and includes providing information and education, creating welcoming communities for siblings, and improving access to sibling services. * The Sibling[...]

Webinar, October 26th, 2022. Hear what special needs trust is all about and the different types. * Learn about steps to choosing a trustee, who is like the CEO special needs trust, and what the[...]

Mass General Brigham in Somerville, MA, October 27th, 2022. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the disability community. * Join MOD[...]

Webinar, October 27th, 2022, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each[...]

Webinar, October 30th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. A special FCSN workshop series for non-English speaking families introducing special education laws and procedures, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document, and[...]

Mondays, 2022, 12 noon. Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state[...]

Lexington, MA, November 1st, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]

Virtual Event, November 8th, 2022, 5 p.m., with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). Virtual focus groups for caregivers in Massachusetts will[...]

Webinar, November 9th, 2022, 6:30 p.m., with the Shrewsbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).  Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for[...]

Webinar, November 10th, 2022, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in  Massachusetts. Social & Emotional Training for Special Education Parent Advisory Councils in Massachusetts. * The Network Series is open to all SESPs, graduates[...]

Brockton, MA, November 10th, 2022, with Arc of Greater Brockton. This presentation will begin with a brief overview of The Special Needs Planning Timeline and the Five Factors of Special Needs Planning. * It will be[...]

Webinar, November 10th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. A special FCSN workshop series for non-English speaking families introducing special education laws and procedures, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Mondays, 2022, 12 noon. Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state[...]

Lexington, MA, November 15th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]

Webinar, November 15th, 2022, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. Legal decision-making support takes many forms and should always be the least intrusive necessary. It is our responsibility as a community to ensure[...]

Webinar, November 16th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. A special FCSN workshop series for non-English speaking families introducing special education laws and procedures, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2022, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. There are many potential challenges for both parents and attorneys in their working relationship. * To work through these challenges, it is important[...]

Cohasset and via Webinar, November 21st, 2022, with the Cohasset Special Education Parent Advisory Council. They will host Attorney Marianne Peters from Murphy, Lamere and Murphy. * Hear about basic rights for students and parents[...]

Lexington, MA, November 22nd, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]

Virtual Event, November 28th, 2022, 5 p.m., with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). Virtual focus groups for caregivers in Massachusetts will[...]

Lexington, MA, November 29th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]

Virtual Event, December 2nd, 2022, 5 p.m., with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). Virtual focus groups for caregivers in Massachusetts will[...]

Virtual Event, December 6th, 2022, 5 p.m., with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). Virtual focus groups for caregivers in Massachusetts will[...]

Webinar, December 8th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. A special FCSN workshop series for non-English speaking families introducing special education laws and procedures, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Virtual Event, December 12th, 2022, 5 p.m., with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). Virtual focus groups for caregivers in Massachusetts will[...]

Virtual Event, December 13th, 2022, with the MinuteMan Arc of Concord, MA. Free Parent / Guardian Training. As a follow-up to the MinuteMan Arc’s October  2022 meeting on different housing options, they will continue the[...]

Webinar February 6th, 2024, with the DDS Brockton Area Office Citizens Advisory Board. The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities to save in a tax-advantaged account for health and personal expenses. The Attainable Savings[...]

Webinar, December 15th, 2022, with the Cardinal Cushing Centers in Hanover, MA. Free and open to the public.  Join the Law Mom® team, Samantha Allen, Esq. and Amanda Wright, Esq. along with Mark Coletta and Kathy[...]

Webinar, December 15th, 2022, with the Autism / Asperger Network of New England. Free. This presentation on Special Needs Trusts will explain what a Special Needs Trust is, why opening one is beneficial to you[...]

Webinar, December 18th & 19th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. A special FCSN workshop series for non-English speaking families introducing special education laws and procedures, the Individualized Education Program[...]

Webinar, January 10th, 2023, with The Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Family Training Workshop – Is planning your family’s financial future one of your New Year’s Resolutions?Presented by Tom Sannicandro, JD, PhD. Tom has[...]

Virtual Event, January 11th, 2023, 5 p.m., with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). Virtual focus groups for caregivers in Massachusetts will[...]

Webinar, January 11th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. A special FCSN workshop series for non-English speaking families introducing special education laws and procedures, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Webinar, January 13th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield and The Arc of Greater Haverill- Newburyport Family Support Center. Catherine Boyle from Autism Housing Pathways will present a four-part series to help families learn steps they[...]

Webinar January 16th, 2023, with HMEA’s Autism Resource Central in Worcester. An in-depth look at ABLE Accounts and types of Special Needs Trusts. * The guest presenter will be from the Moody Group. To register[...]

Webinar, January 17th, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Free. This webinar teaches autistic adults in any state how to find public federal and state support programs that provide free or low-cost[...]

Webinar, January 18th, 2023 / 18 de enero, 2023 with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport / con El Arco de Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. * Understanding Basic Rights: This workshop will provide an overview regarding the special[...]

Deadline – February 18th, 2023, with the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick, MA. For schools and organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut. * The Allison Keller Education Technology Program was created[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield and The Arc of Greater Haverill- Newburyport Family Support Center. Catherine Boyle from Autism Housing Pathways will present a four-part series to help families learn steps they[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. Parents and advocates will learn how to determine if an evaluation report meets requirements, an IEP goal is well crafted, and alternatives to[...]

Mondays, 12 noon. Arc of Massachusetts Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and[...]

Webinar, January 24th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between[...]

Webinar, January 26th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. Partners: Understanding Alternatives to Guardianship – Partners: Understanding Alternatives to Guardianship. In this workshop: Briefly discuss what guardianship is and is not. Hear[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield and The Arc of Greater Haverill- Newburyport Family Support Center. Catherine Boyle from Autism Housing Pathways will present a four-part series to help families learn steps they[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusets. Guest speaker Frederick M. Misilo, Jr., will discuss coming of age legal issues for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. * Fred is the Chair of[...]

Deadline – March 8th, 2023, with the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick, MA and the Hoyt Foundation for the Dick and Judy Hoyt Grant for Inclusion. Together, they will be distributing $50,000 through this community[...]

Webinar, February 2nd, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Rachael Zukus, Director of Strategy at MassHealth will give a short presentation that will cover the renewal process that is coming soon[...]

Webinar, February 7th, 2023, with the Special Needs Housing and Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Carlos Hernandez, Director of Leased Housing and Admissions at the Brookline Housing Authority will be the speaker. * Carlos is familiar[...]

Webinar for Western Massachusetts Families, February 9th 2023, with Mass Families. Family Leadership and Disability Justice – How Do We Get to Know the Disability Law Center and Community Legal Aid? How do each of[...]

Webinar, February 9th, 2023, with the North Reading Sepac. For families with children of all ages and all disabilities. The presenter will be Jack Yates, a teacher and consultant in and for a wide variety of[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Webinar, February 16th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield, MA. Hear how to figure out a plan for your child’s future that incorporates various government benefits, estate planning ideas and helps you to figure out how[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2023, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester.  Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism and Sensor Processing * Guest speaker Mary Loughlin is parent of two adult with moderately[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. The speaker will be Marica Brennan, a Disability Resource Specialist with the Disability Resource Center of Salem, MA. Marcia provides short term services including; information and[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2024, 7 p.m., with the Reading, MA, SEPAC. The learning and teaching department and the student services department will provide a joint presentation on the massachusetts comprehensive assessment system (mcas). * The[...]

Webinar, February 28th, 2023, with the Charles River Center in Waltham, MA. Join the center’s Adult Family Care (AFC) director, Shannon Tedeschi, along with one of their AFC providers, Joe Mastrangelo, for an Adult Family[...]

March 6th, 2023. Arc of Massachusetts Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide montly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and[...]

Webinar, March 6th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester.  Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * This presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document, its development, the[...]

Webinar, March 8th 2023, witha Burlington, MA special-needs financial specialty planning practice. For Parents, Siblings and Caregivers. The webinar will utilize the Letter of Intent (LOI) as a tool in providing an overview of the planning[...]

Webinar, March 9th, 2023, with the The Arc of Bristol County and Taunton SEPAC. Free and open to the public. Join members of the Taunton Special Education Parent Advisory Council as we welcome an educational[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest speaker Kristin Cariglia, who[...]

Webinar, March 14th, 2023, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Attorneys Karen Mariscal and Meredith Greene will be discussing ABLE accounts, including what they can do for you, and the nuts and[...]

Webinar, March 16, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Webinar, March 16th, 2023, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Free. Cathy Boyle of Autism Housing Pathways presents a four-part series to help families learn steps they can take toward a long-term housing option[...]

Webinar, March 20th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Parents of children with special[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Leominster Public Library: Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, and other interested Adults are invited to join a workshop with Shannon LeClair. * This presentation will discuss the who, what, where, and[...]

Webinar, March 22nd, 2023, with the UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research & Education. This webinar will review the basics of disability benefits offered by the Social Security Administration for individuals with disabilities, such as Supplemental[...]

Webinar, March 22nd, with a Burlington, MA special-needs financial specialty planning practice. A panel will represent a variety of different living arrangements including: Living at home Shared Living Living Independently and more *Learn:   How to[...]

Webinar, March 23rd, 2023, with the Sudbury SEPACs. Cara Cohen, an experienced advocate helping families receive the the extra help and resources their children need, will lead a discussion on collaboration in the IEP process.[...]

Webinar, March 28th, 2023, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. The Autism Housing Pathway’s  “Housing 101” introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay for housing and supportive services – including for those[...]

Webinar, March 30th, 2023, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill Newburyport.Presenter: Johanne Pino, Massachusetts Advocates for Children. * This workshop will provide an overview regarding the special education requirements of student with disabilities and the[...]

Webinar, March 30th, 2023, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Free. Cathy Boyle of Autism Housing Pathways presents a four-part series to help families learn steps they can take toward a long-term housing option[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2023, the the Mansfield, MA, SEPAC.  Discuss considerations for whether Guardianship is the right choice for your child approaching age 18, what you need to do to apply and when. * Hear[...]

Sudbury, MA, April 5th, 2023. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is hosted by the SUDBURY SEPAC, and is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected[...]

Lexington, MA, April 5th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts will be offering a three-session workshop on Future Planning and Developing a Letter of Intent for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual[...]

Webinar, April 6th, 2023, Health Care for All of Massachusetts. Health Care for All is leading a culturally- and linguistically-appropriate outreach campaign in partnership with MassHealth and the Health Connector to ensure millions of Massachusetts[...]

Lexington, MA, April 12th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts will be offering a three-session workshop on Future Planning and Developing a Letter of Intent for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual[...]

Webinar, April 12th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Webinar, April 12th, 2023, with a Burlington, MA special-needs financial specialty planning practice. For Parents, siblings, caregivers, professionals. Hear about Roles, Responsibilities, and the Right People. * A panel of Attorneys, planners and parents will[...]

Webinar, April 13th, 2023, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Free. Cathy Boyle of Autism Housing Pathways presents a four-part series to help families learn steps they can take toward a long-term housing option[...]

Webinar, April 25th, 2023, Arc of Massachusetts Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide  summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what[...]

Webinar, April 26th, 2023, with a Burlington, MA special-needs financial specialty planning practice. For Parents, siblings, caregivers, professionals. A panel of parents, and professionals will discuss planning for a full and supported life for your[...]

Webinar, April 26th, 2023, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts. Every parent is concerned about what the future holds for their children. Have you considered opening a trust for your loved one with an intellectual disability?[...]

Lexington, MA, April 26th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts will be offering a three-session workshop on Future Planning and Developing a Letter of Intent for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual[...]

Webinar, April 27th, 2023, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Free. Cathy Boyle of Autism Housing Pathways presents a four-part series to help families learn steps they can take toward a long-term housing option[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Socials Statewide meetings are meant only for parents / caregivers / family members / family partners of children with behavioral[...]

Webinar, May 3rd, 2023, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD). If you can’t equally enjoy your housing because of a disability-related obstacle, what do you do?  Join an interactive virtual workshop on the reasonable[...]

Webinar, May 4th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Are you interested in being a Special Education Decision-Maker for students in your community? * Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate[...]

Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth, MA, May 7th, 2023. Free. The Dartmouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council  Southeastern MA Community Resource & Craft Fair will feature representatives from Local Community Disability Resources, artists and more. *[...]

Webinar, May 10th, 2023, with a Burlington, MA special-needs financial specialty planning practice. For Parents, siblings, caregivers, professionals. Disability Planning: Who are the Key People to Name in Your Estate Plan? Discuss: Special needs trusts[...]

Webinar, May 10th, 2023, with the Norwell, MA, SEPAC.  Discuss considerations for whether Guardianship is the right choice for your child approaching age 18, what you need to do to apply and when. * Hear[...]

Boston, Suffolk University Law School and Virtual, May 11th, 2023, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Learn about accessibility and inclusion priorities in the City of Boston. The City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Person with Disabilities has[...]

May 15th, 2023. Arc of Massachusetts Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Webinar, May 17th, 2023, with Kerry Mahoney, Director of Education and Outreach at The Arc of Massachusetts. In this edition of The Arc’s ongoing Problem-Solving Webinars series, Attorney Karen Mariscal will join Kerry Mahoney for[...]

Lexington, MA, May 23rd, 2023, with Pathways to Friendship at the Arc of Massachusetts. The Northeast MA Inclusion Summit: How Community Organizations Become Disability Inclusive in Practice. * Participants will learn concrete strategies for supporting[...]

Webinar, May 23rd, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. MassHealth Redeterminations and the Public Health Emergency Unwinding Webinar – Working Without Limits and Health Law Advocates. Attend this[...]

Webinar, May 23rd, 2023, with The Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline. Hear from a panel of experts in dental, medical, and Mass Health insurances on how to navigate the insurance system, pre-authorizations, coverages[...]

Webinar, May 23, 2023, 6:30 P.M., with the Minute Man Arc for Human Services, Concord. Free Parent/Guardian Training. As a follow-up to their meetings on different housing options, they will continue the conversation on voicing choices[...]

Webinar, May 25th, 2023,  with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council and  Families for Depression Awareness. In this webinar, Jenny Woodworth, LISW, will define boundaries as they relate to familial relationships. * Participants will[...]

Webinar, June 7th, 2023, Quarterly Tea with the Massachusetts’ Office on Disability. There is a lot of misinformation about service animals and emotional support animals, such as where they are allowed to go, what questions[...]

Webinar, June 8th, 2023, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each[...]

Webinar, June 13, 2023, with the State of Massachusetts’ One Care Implementation Council. For One Care members, their guardians, family members, PCAs or support staff. A statewide listening session sponsored by the One Care Implementation Council[...]

Webinar, June 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Health Connector. Free and open to the public. Are you a current MassHealth member? Did you recently receive a blue envelope from MassHealth? Do you need help with[...]

Virtual Training, June 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will be providing professional development and technical assistance for schools and[...]

Webinar, June 20th, 2023, wit the Arc of Massachusetts . Join the Arc of Massachusetts for a presentation with representatives from the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP). * They will provide an overview of the[...]

Webinar, June 26th, 2023, with the Seven Hills Family Support Centers. Tom Alessi and Craig Richardson of The Moody Street Group will present on estate planning, special needs trusts, and other s, and the importance[...]

Webinar, June 27th, 2023, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts. Every parent is concerned about what the future holds for their children. Have you considered opening a trust for your loved one with an intellectual disability?[...]

Webinar, July 28th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. What started during COVID has led to an annual summer event of SEPAC Summer School.  A topic will be introduced[...]

Webinar, June 28th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc’s Operation House Call program is seeking new self-advocate co-teachers and volunteer host families. * Learn how you can get involved with this groundbreaking program that[...]

Applications accepted July 1st – September 30th, 2023, with the Genesis Foundation of MA. A limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with genetic disorders,[...]

Webinar, July 5th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. What started during COVID has led to an annual summer event of SEPAC Summer School.  A topic will be introduced[...]

In-person at the State House or Virtually, July 11th, 2023 – Testimony Registration is Due July 7th. The Joint Committee on Housing will take testimony on the Affordability bills. * To register to testify, please provide contact[...]

Virtual Event, July 12th, 2023, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. Free And Open To The Public. The Disability Law Center is looking for your expertise on the issues you face as a person[...]

Webinar, July 12th, 2023, with the Seven Hills Family Support Centers. RCAP Solutions is a non-profit organization providing a wide array of independent living and safe housing programs to assist people with disabilities throughout Central[...]

Webinar, July 12th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. What started during COVID has led to an annual summer event of SEPAC Summer School.  A topic will be introduced[...]

Webinar, July 19th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. What started during COVID has led to an annual summer event of SEPAC Summer School.  A topic will be introduced[...]

Webinar, July 26th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. What started during COVID has led to an annual summer event of SEPAC Summer School.  A topic will be introduced[...]

August 1st – September 15th, with the Massachusetts’ Office on Disability. The Massachusetts Office on Disability Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Cycle Opens August 1. This grant offers funding for your city or town’s accessibility projects[...]

Webinar, August 8th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Office on Disability. The Massachusetts Office on Disability Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Cycle Opens August 1. This grant offers funding for your city or town’s accessibility projects and[...]

Webinar, August 16th, 2023, with the Asperger/Autism Network of Watertown, MA. Free. This presentation on Special Needs Trusts will explain what a Special Needs Trust is, why opening one is beneficial to you and your[...]

Webinar, August 22nd, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what we need[...]

Northampton, MA, September 12th, 2023, with Family Empowerment of Northampton, MA.  Join Family Empowerment, Hampshire County’s Family Support Center and Melanie McLaughlin for a discussion about health insurance options, eligibility, and special programs. The workshop[...]

Webinar, September 19th, 2023, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. The Charles River Center’s Department of Developmental Disability Services (DDS) Intake and Eligibility Team Coordinator Anthony Mavilla will be sharing information on what[...]

Haverhill, MA and Webinar Option, September 20th & 21st, 2023, with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of their Virtual Transition Coffee Hour for Parents & Caregivers. * The AFC program is[...]

Webinar, September 20th, 2023, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. This webinar will include updates and news on voting rights as well as a training to evaluate polling sites in Massachusetts. ASL Interpreters and CART have[...]

Liberty Tree Mall in Davers, MA, September 20th, 2023, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Learn about special needs trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future.[...]

Webinar, September 20th, 2023, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington “Coffee & Convo” Presentation Series. The Massachusetts Department of Education and Secondary Education has recently rolled out a new IEP form. The[...]

Webinars, September 21st, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Taunton, MA, September 22nd, 2023, with the Taunton SEPAC and the Family Resource Center – Taunton/Attleboro. Free and open to the Public. This IEP Basics Workshop will help families understand the IEP process and both[...]

Webinar, September 25th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. Watch a prerecorded video which will shed light on the intricate topic of Estate Planning. * This viewing serves as a precursor to their live[...]

Webinar, September 27th, 2023. with the Massachusett Department of Developmental Services. What You Need to Know  – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services will provide this live webinar for individuals and families of all ages.[...]

Webinar, September 28th, 2023, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Hear about Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans. What’s included in each plan. How should each be written. How to prepare for an[...]

Webinars, September 28th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Webinar, September 29th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts (SPAN). When the US Congress reauthorized IDEA in 2004, they identified the Purpose of the statute was to ensure that all children with disabilities[...]

Webinar, October 4th, 2023, with the MassPac at the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Attention Current MassPAC Members – MassPAC will be hosting a new SEPAC Officer Orientation on Wed., Oct. 4th at 7PM on[...]

Webinar, October 4th, 2023, with the Institute for Comunnity Inclusion at UMass Boston. Are you a parent of a youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD)? @CommunityInclusion Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice (CYVYC) is[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, with the Arlington, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. * MassHealth’s Adult Family Care (AFC) and PCA programs both help pay for the caregiving of qualified adult children (including[...]

Webinar, October 13th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. Presented by Tim Sindelar & Michele Scavongeli. * Timothy A. Sindelar is a senior attorney at the EdLaw Project. Mr. Sindelar has represented hundreds[...]

Haverhill High School Library, Haverhill, MA, October 16th, 2023, with the Haverhill, SEPAC, 6:30 p.m. For seasoned parents, this is an opportunity to brush up on your knowledge of basic rights. Families that are new to[...]

Webinar, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas, con Arc of Massachusetts. Planeando una Transicion de Exito: Guia para los Padres, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas. * Este taller discutirá la importancia de[...]

Webinar, Ocober 18th, 2023, with the Wakefield, MA, SEPAC. Open to the Public, This Basic Rights workshop will provide families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under: * Individuals with Disabilities Education Act[...]

Webinars, October 19th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]